Girls Cross Country Camp

registration deadline

Due to high demand, many camps fill prior to the registration deadline and early registration is recommended. Once a camp reaches capacity or the registration deadline, we are unable to add additional campers. Walk-up registrations are not accepted for any camp or clinic.

In the event a camp does not reach capacity, the following registration deadlines apply:

Come prepared for a one week intensive training program. Our highly renowned staff coupled with Princeton's outstanding running facilities will provide both the beginner and experienced competitors with an excellent opportunity to develop both their conditioning and their running skills.

Special attention will be given to individual development in order to ensure maximum athletic progress. Everyone from fun run joggers to Olympic caliber racers can benefit from the teaching and coaching of our renowned staff.

Our five-day program will serve as an excellent preseason conditioner and motivational/instructional running clinic. In addition, our camp emphasizes team dynamics and stresses the philosophy that cross country is a "team sport". Several national high school champions have attended camp in recent years. Come learn from and run with the best.

Camp Highlights

-Daily runs designed to increase endurance, speed and stamina
-Biomechanics and form running analysis
-Weight and circuit training
-Guest speakers
-Deep water running
-Sports nutrition and race strategy lectures
-Information sessions on the uniqueness of the female runner
-Emphasis on learning by doing

Typical Daily Schedule - Subject to Change

6:45am

Wake-Up

7:00am

Morning Run
Runs are designed to meet need. Campers will run what they are accustomed to running or perhaps a little bit more.

Last night in camp is the annual skit night as well as relay team selection.

GROUP RATE - $595.00/person (minimum 5)

Cross Country is a TEAM Sport! The Princeton Cross Country Camp is a great place to establish teammate bonds that will progress throughout the season. Discounts are given to groups of 5 or more campers from the same school or team who register together. To receive the group rate, please send an e-mail to camps@princeton.edu with the names and e-mail addresses of all team members. We will then send a unique code to each individual that can be used to register online.

FACILITIES

The camp will be held on the Princeton University campus, one of the most beautiful and historic campuses in the world. Campers will utilize Princeton's 6000 meter on-campus cross country course, numerous outdoor trails surrounding campus as well as the William Weaver Track Stadium and indoor track. Residential campers will reside in Princeton University dormitories and dine in one of the school's dining halls. All dormitories will have adult supervision with a minimum of a 10:1 camper to counselor ratio plus a Health Director.

**Camp dorms do not have air conditioning. We recommend you bring a fan with you to camp.**

Princeton University reserves the right to cancel, postpone or reschedule any camp or clinic because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In the unfortunate case a camp or clinic is canceled, Princeton University will issue a full refund of the fees paid. Princeton University cannot be held responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses, including but not limited to; cancellation/change fees assessed by airlines, hotels, car services or travel agencies.